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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
4
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The State Department outlines an American proposal to the United Nations for an Atomic Development Authority ADA to oversee staged international control of atomic material. The plan, drawn up by scientists and businessmen, would share secrets with nations as access is granted, denature plutonium, and gradually transfer uranium assets while keeping the United States secure at each step.
Inflation is not the top issue. preserving representative government amid inflation is. The piece argues inflation may be driven by forces beyond public control and asserts the people can safeguard democracy through political action. It warns that unchecked inflation could endanger freedom, but stresses the uniqueness and resilience of the United States.
The piece argues compulsory health insurance harms workers by raising prices and risking wage cuts or layoffs. It notes employers may bear half the medical cost as a payroll tax, but economists warn workers could end up paying both shares through higher prices or reduced wages. The author concludes you can’t get something for nothing.
Mortals may exhaust talents yet surprise at hidden reserves. A parable illustrates that one receives five talents, another two, and one, each according to ability. Reflected by Press Radio Bible Service from Cincinnati.
May 2 near Fairmont Lt. Barry L. Hayter of the Royal Canadian Navy was forced to land after his aircraft cracked up. He sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.
Circuit Judge Charles G. Baker set June 4 for residents of Morgantown Suncrest and Labration to vote on an annexation proposal. The order directs local participation in the boundary change, outlining the communities involved and the election date.
DEWITT MACKENZIE analyzes the Anglo American inquiry into Palestine which urges admitting 100000 Jewish immigrants, rejects a Jewish or Arab state, and calls for curbing violence. Britain wary of full commitment solicits US help while regional powers press for influence over the Mediterranean.
The Danny Kaye show will close with the May 31 broadcast after a 13 week run. Sponsor terms limit one more year without ads and allow only ten guest broadcasts in that time. Kaye plans focus on films and a Broadway project while Derby and Preakness broadcasts shift between networks. The Hooper ratings show Fibber McGee and Molly recapturing top spot as topics tonight highlight Burns and Allen Dinah Shore Bing Crosby Abbott and Costello.
Washington report notes Spruille Braden will not resign amid Argentina clash, stressing a long diplomatic career and resolve to stay. Rumors swirl that Thomas E. Dewey seeks New York Senate seat, though backers expect him to pursue governor’s re election. Critics debate Russia exchange limits and a New Mexico governor run by Clinton Anderson, while coal wage talks hint at United Mine Workers and government mediation amid looming disruptions.
Oberbürgermeister Meyer and local business leaders conceived the international center for the study of democratic culture in Coburg. They aim to show Coburg houses many democrats who can be good Germans and promote international understanding. The project intends to foster student exchange with Western nations, especially France.
Mrs. Clement lists her late husband George Clinton Clement who died eleven years ago and his children all Livingstone graduates. Abbie Jackson serves as executive secretary of the Women s Home and Foreign Mission Society of the A M E Zion church Rufus E. Clement presides over Atlanta University Frederick A. Clement teaches physics at West Virginia State College Ruth G Bond directs the Inter American Foundation in Haiti George W Clement directs Red Cross recreation in Italy Maj James A Clement army chaplain on leave from Hold Theological seminary and Emma C Walker English professor at Tuskegee Institute.
The commission heard that coal stocks in northern and central Illinois would exhaust in about three weeks. The order lacks enforcement machinery but empowers electric companies to withdraw service from firms or individuals failing to cooperate. It allows officials to order complete removal of power to nonessential users unless coal supply improves.
Jane Applebee hosts a reception for Margot Ingalls when Neal Tarrast returns with a crowd including Tonio Valente and Deane Kennard. Neal’s arrival shifts focus, leaving Jane scrambling as her star client dominates the evening and disrupts previously arranged introductions and gatherings. The scene unfolds amid fashion talk, artful procrastination, and a dramatic shift in attention.
The document reports Charles O Neill, spokesman for car operators, accusing James Lewis of provoking a nationwide strike tied to a 32 day bituminous shutdown. He says the strike is the most costly ever against an industry and the American people, while the subcommittee delays action until Monday awaiting responses.
Puzzle prompt presents a game style question asking to match four of five listed names to their authors. It mentions Tom Mix, Father Brown, Nanki-Poo, Christian, Long John Silver, Count of Monte Cristo with expected answers linked to authors such as J K Cheterton and others. The readable portion offers little coherent narrative beyond the quiz setup.
The U S Marine Band led by Capt W F Santelmann from Quantico Virginia will appear in the Apple Blossom Festival Parade at Winchester Virginia on May 3 pictured above. This is one of many bands in the parade which is the festival’s longest event.
The text notes a US demand for withdrawal of Russian forces from nearby TA as a condition for international aid. It describes government concern over keeping American troops to minimal security levels and hints at broader pressure on US forces for occupation elsewhere.
The GOP nomination race for the First District includes Love as the first Republican candidate. Democratic entrant Grover Goldfield McPeek of Paden City filed to oppose, while incumbent M. R. Neely may seek reelection. The text also mentions international violence suppression and a mix of unrelated notes on food and imagined scenarios.
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